The NCSS Social Studies Teachers of the Year awards are presented annually to teachers who demonstrate exceptional abilities: developing or using instructional materials creatively and effectively; incorporating innovative instructional strategies; demonstrating the ability to foster a spirit of enquiry; and encouraging the development of democratic beliefs, values, and skills needed to become effective citizens. One award each is presented annually to a middle level teacher and an elementary teacher. Two secondary teachers are selected annually for the award.

The winners for 2007 are:

Elementary co-sponsored by Farmers Insurance.
Kimberly Heckart
Prairie Ridge Elementary, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Middle Level co-sponsored by Scholastic, Inc.
Hale Edwards
Riverside Middle School, Greer, South Carolina

Secondary Level co-sponsored by McDougal Littell
Jeff Reiman
Grandview High School, Aurora, Colorado

Patricia Wilson
Bloomington High School North
Bloomington, Indiana

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